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AK54 ORJ

2004 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,451 mi
Last recorded139,451 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ORJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 139,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Osf not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 129,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 129,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 124,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 124,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure brake caliper housing broken (3.5.1g)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,175 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 120,175 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat mount rubbers x2 (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner wires rubbing on inside of wheel

Offside Front Inner wires rubbing on inside of wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,746 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged but operation not affected.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 93,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

centre rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged but operation not affected.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,624 miles

centre rear seatbelt buckle casing slightly damaged-doesnt interfere with operation

rear wiperblade rubber insecure (insert strip)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,352 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 35,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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AK54 ORJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 ORJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK54 ORJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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